Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Mar 29 (ANI): Fishermen are struggling to sell their catch due to nationwide lockdown in the wake of pandemic coronavirus. The income of Rameswaram's fishermen has been badly affected as they are unable to sell their catch to sellers. The nationwide lockdown has put livelihood of fishermen under worrying situation.
Nasik (Maharashtra), Mar 29 (ANI): It seems like humanity is recounting itself amid this pandemic, as people stepping out to help each other in every possible manner. A young farmer from Maharashtra's Nasik decided to distribute wheat grain to needy villagers. However, the decision was not easy as Ramrao Patil himself is an average earning farmer. Meanwhile, the numbers of coronavirus cases is rising continuously. According to Union Health Ministry, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country raised to 979 (including 86 cured/discharged and 25 deaths).
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): A controversial action against the 'lockdown violators' has come into light on fifth day of nationwide lockdown in Madhya Pradesh. A Sub-Inspector wrote a statement over forehead on many labourers in Gorihar area of Chhatarpur, saying 'I have violated lockdown, stay away from me'. However, Madhya Pradesh police has condemned the action. Chhatarpur's Superintendent of Police, Kumar Saurabh said, "This is unacceptable. Action is being taken against the police woman as per the law."
Hyderabad (Telangana), Mar 29 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Hyderabad on March 29, the Health Minister of Telangana, Etela Rajendra spoke on coronavirus. He said, "There are currently 53 COVID-19 cases in the state. We are making camps for migrant workers with arrangements of food and water." "We have setup a control room for it. I request people to not violate the lockdown," Telangana Health Minister added.
Patna (Bihar), Mar 29 (ANI): People are purchasing essential commodities including vegetables in Bihar's Patna on March 29 amid India lockdown. They are following guidelines of lockdown as advised by the state and central government to combat with COVID-19 outbreak. Locals are also following rule of social distancing amid coronavirus threat.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Several churches in the national capital have announced that Sunday masses will be live-streamed and will be telecasted on local television channels, as all religious places are closed amid coronavirus lockdown. Sacred Heart Cathedral Church has been closed in Delhi due to COVID-19. There are total 39 positive cases of coronavirus in Delhi. As per the Union Health Ministry, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country rose to 979 (including 86 cured/discharged and 25 deaths).
Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 29 (ANI): In this time of worldwide crisis due to the pandemic, some people are scripting their success stories. As the whole nation is under the lockdown for 21 days in the wake of coronavirus, the digital business sector is helping out people in their quarantine period. To set an example, an online goods service provider in Punjab is providing people the essential items at their doorstep. At the time when many online delivery apps are shut down in several states due to lockdown, this online service provider is leaving no stone unturned to help the needy.
Hubli (Karnataka), Mar 29 (ANI): Large numbers of people were seen outside a meat shop in Karnataka's Hubli on March 29. They were standing outside shop maintaining rule of social distancing amid coronavirus threat. There are total 55 positive cases of coronavirus in Karnataka. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Amid the nationwide lockdown, vegetables wholesalers are facing hardships in finding customers as people are not coming to markets. One of the wholesalers from Delhi's Gazipur Sabji Mandi said, "We have vegetables in market but people are not coming here to buy it, the rates are also going down as many people run to their hometowns from the national capital." On the other side, the vegetable market got affected by 80 percent as many labourers had to leave their jobs.
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): Boatmen are facing hardships in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj amid coronavirus outbreak. There is absence of devotees at Sangam Ghat due to India lockdown impact. There are total 55 positive cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi also joined the fight against the coronavirus. Kailash Satyarthi said, "We are starting a social kitchen and asking the government to take away the cooked food that could be distributed by police and government agencies." The Nobel laureate will also going to provide shelter to homeless children in Delhi.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on March 29, the District Magistrate of GautamBuddha Nagar, BN Singh spoke on coronavirus. He said, "The owner and other members of Noida's ceasefire company came back from some foreign country couple of days back but they didn't informed us and laterwards the owner was identified as coronavirus positive. They must have informed us and put himself in quarantine facility but unfortunately he failed to do so." "As per the rule we are filing FIR against the ceasefire company," DM added. As per the information, instructions were given that in GautamBuddha Nagar district, salaries under certain circumstances must be paid to the labourers or employees during the coronavirus lockdown. Else law will take its own course under the National Disaster Management Act 2005. COVID-19 positive persons or possibly infected persons who are in isolation will be given 28-day paid leave, after they produce medical certificat
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Hastinapur distributed around 7000 packets of essential items. Dinesh Khatik will provide these commodities to poor and needy people from his salary. There are total 55 positive cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
Guwahati (Assam), Mar 29 (ANI): Disinfectants were sprayed at different parts of Assam's Guwahati on March 28. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate was sprayed to sanitize various areas as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. Lockdown has been imposed in Assam in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
Kathua (J-K), Mar 29 (ANI): In order to fight against COVID-19 outbreak, repeated requests have been made to people for staying indoors. This has created issues of supplies at the level of households. In order to make it convenient for the citizens of Kathua district, the J-K Police in Kathua in association with District Administration along with various groups has formed a team-'United Kathua'. The group was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner of Kathua OP Bhagat and SSP Shailendra Kumar Mishra of city. They will help needy and helpless amid India lockdown. 'United Kathua' team is having around 300 civil and police volunteers and they shall be delivering the following services-free home delivery of essential items ordered by households, medical assistance and feeding the needy free of cost at their door step. The WhatsApp and helpline number is 9540501414 and their e-mail id is unitedkathua@gmail.com.
New Delhi/ Mumbai, Mar 29 (ANI): Delhi Police conducted checks on the movement of vehicles in the national capital on March 29 amid lockdown. They are allowing only those individuals availing or rendering essential services. Heavy security has also been deployed at Delhi-Ghazipur border. On the other side, Mumbai police is monitoring situation at Eastern Express Highway in Chembur area. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi urged religious institution like temples, mosques, churches and gurudwaras to come along and fight against the pandemic. Nobel laureate said, "In this time of crisis, the religious institutions should give food and shelter to the poor people while taking precautions measures."
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mar 29 (ANI): Another batch of 275 Indian citizens brought in from Iran has reached Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Mar 28. They would be kept at the Indian Army's wellness centre. Around 277 Indians have been evacuated earlier this month from Iran are already lodged at this centre. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 909 in India including foreign nationals.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Police on March 28 provided flour, rice, and other grocery items to a 73-year-old senior citizen living in Saidulajab area in Delhi, who had called the police as she had nothing to eat and no money with her to purchase food. The police also helped her financially.
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): As lockdown has brought daily life to standstill, proletariat is facing the most hardship. Domestic helpers are struggling to meet ends as they can no longer work due to lockdown. "We can no longer work due to COVID-19 outbreak, we are now also facing shortage of money due to this," said a domestic worker. "I have four kids, how will I pay rent, electricity bill, we are somehow surviving," said another domestic helper. They also said that their employers are not paying them salary, adding to their woes.